Vision for Mission: Nurturing an Apostolic Heart

Ses s i on 6: The Pas s i on for the Wor l d and the Un i ver sa l i t y of the Ca l l 71

Rev. 11.15 – Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever.”

Mal. 3.12 – Then all nations will call you blessed, for you will be a land of delight, says the Lord of hosts.

Jer. 3.17 – At that time Jerusalem shall be called the throne of the Lord, and all nations shall gather to it, to the presence of the Lord in Jerusalem, and they shall no more stubbornly follow their own evil heart. Isa. 60.11-12 – Your gates shall be open continually; day and night they shall not be shut, that people may bring to you the wealth of the nations, with their kings led in procession. For the nation and kingdom that will not serve you shall perish; those nations shall be utterly laid waste.

1. The destiny of this habitable planet is the unbounded praise of Almighty God.

2. Representatives from every people and era and clan and country shall be included.

3. You are personally invited to come to the party, and ask as many as possible to come along!

B. What you should do

1. Light your circle of influence.

2. Become a world Christian (see Stand in the Gap , pages 145-162).